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The insurrection across the street

Lucian Truscott Newsletter • 3930 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Justice Laws Current Events Democracy
  1. The Supreme Court is closely connected to the insurrection on January 6, 2021, which happened across the street from them
  2. The actions of Donald Trump and his followers during the insurrection are central to the cases before the Supreme Court
  3. The Supreme Court's handling of the cases related to the insurrection will impact the neighborhood of democracy and its integrity

The anti-woke hero's journey

Read Max • 2082 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Current Events Media Folklore
  1. Some high-profile individuals like Bill Ackman and Elon Musk have transitioned from generic liberalism to becoming prominent anti-woke figures.
  2. Both Ackman and Musk utilize their media presence and attention for their political campaigns, believing it symbolizes genuine power.
  3. Ackman and Musk approach their anti-woke campaigns with a logic similar to their investment strategies, showing a strong attachment to Twitter as a platform for discourse.
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tone deaf talking points

bad cattitude • 254 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Current Events Opinion
  1. Discussing past events and individuals with honesty is important, regardless of personal viewpoints.
  2. The pandemic response resulted in significant personal freedom restrictions and economic consequences.
  3. Taking a different approach to the pandemic may have led to a better outcome, highlighting the importance of questioning decisions made by authorities.

The unfathomable bottomless stupidity of Suella Braverman

Striking 13 • 2535 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Government Policy Leadership International relations Current Events
  1. The focus should be on the real problems that are evident rather than getting lost in technical details or strategic calculations.
  2. Stupidity seems to be a requirement for success in modern British politics, with individuals gaining attention and promotions through controversial remarks and actions.
  3. The rise of individuals lacking competence in key roles can have significant consequences, leading to failures in policy-making and governance.

The SHOW NOTES: Iran Attacks The US, Trump's Historic Iowa Win, & The Other Insurrection

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 805 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections International relations Legal issues National Security Current Events
  1. Donald Trump won the Iowa Caucus with a historic 30-point margin.
  2. Iran conducted a direct missile attack on the U.S. Consulate in Iraq, escalating tensions.
  3. White House evacuated briefly due to pro-Hamas protestors trying to breach security.

Weekly Reality Report

Reality's Last Stand • 569 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
📰 News Current Events Opinion Pieces
  1. The Weekly Reality Report is published every Sunday for paying subscribers, offering a roundup of articles, a reading list, news headlines, and a special Moment of Zen.
  2. Colin Wright appeared on The Rubin Report with Andy Ngo, discussing various topics like a plagiarism scandal, feminist directors, US border issues, and Hamas protests.
  3. To access full content and archives, consider upgrading to a paid subscription on Reality's Last Stand.

Who Inherits the Earth?

backstory • 339 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Books Travel Current Events
  1. People in power, even despots, often associate themselves with reading books, some choosing well-known classics.
  2. The joy of traveling is enhanced by the books accompanying the trip, creating an inseparable link between reading and journeys.
  3. In a world where technology dominates, the belief in knowledge triumphing over superstition and ignorance is questioned, especially when observing the behavior of powerful individuals.

The Purge.

News Items • 216 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
📰 News Current Events
  1. The post discusses an important story shared shortly after the author's Weekend News Items show.
  2. The story mentioned is considered significant, possibly the most crucial of the day, month, or year.
  3. The author acknowledges a level of uncertainty regarding the truth of the story shared.

The state of The Path Not Taken

The Path Not Taken • 220 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
📰 News Current Events Opinion Media Academia Social media
  1. The author has gained over 1,200 subscribers from 58 countries for their Substack on politics and academics.
  2. In 2023, the author focused on topics like low liberalism, freedom of speech, and reviewed books on academia.
  3. The author plans to continue writing about politics with a focus on institutional theory in 2024 and asks for recommendations to help grow their Substack.

Reading, Watching 03.10.24

Unpopular Front • 23 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
📰 News Current Events Opinions Interviews Society
  1. The newsletter featured content related to the author's family history and brief updates due to an upcoming project deadline.
  2. There's mention of interviews the author did about a book, alongside links to those interviews for readers to check out.
  3. The post explores a group called Society for American Civic Renewal, revealing its vision and prominent members' profiles, which is discussed in detail.

The Great White Defendant

In My Tribe • 653 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Current Events Race relations
  1. The author discusses the dynamics of racial perceptions and biases in the legal system.
  2. The post highlights how the roles of individuals involved can be perceived differently based on racial considerations.
  3. It contrasts the reactions to a situation based on race between different time periods and locations.

Middle-class shoplifters and the butthole of the world

The Leftovers • 139 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Current Events Social Issues Satire
  1. A clown elected in Argentina claiming to speak with his deceased dog highlights the complexities in society and politics.
  2. The rise of middle-class shoplifting in the UK sheds light on societal issues that often go unnoticed.
  3. Challenges faced by progressive movements in Argentina showcase the impact of identity politics on concrete issues like poverty and crime.

The Nonzero Chance of the Zombie Apocalypse

Handwaving Freakoutery • 667 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Artificial Intelligence Conspiracy Theories Current Events
  1. Zombies are fictional beings driven by a singular groupthink to spread their animus by attacking humans.
  2. Egregores, evolving groupthink entities on social media, may control human sense-making, leading to cancellation for those opposing them.
  3. There is concern that artificial intelligence may drive cultural wars and eventually turn individuals into soulless techno-zombies.

My birthday wish

Rebekah’s Newsletter • 334 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
📰 News Current Events
  1. The author reflects on their life and accomplishments as they turn 34.
  2. They share a significant career moment working with COVID-19 data for the Florida Department of Health.
  3. The post encourages readers to subscribe for more content and offers a 7-day free trial.

State of Emergency.

News Items • 58 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
📰 News Current Events
  1. The Bat is Back - a new post by John Ellis is available on substack.news-items.com
  2. Subscription needed - a 7-day free trial is offered to read the full post archives
  3. Paid access - existing subscribers can sign in to read without trial